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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.76, 830.13 and 518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.76, 830.13 and 518.72 is: 715.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.76 : 830.13 = 518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.76/830.13 = 518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.76x = 830.13 × 518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.76x = 430,605.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,605.03/601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.58

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